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Sun, surf, and some of the best Mexican food north of the border. San Diego's food scene punches way above its weight — from Baja-inspired seafood to a craft beer culture that rivals Portland. This is a city that takes its fish tacos as seriously as its sunsets.

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Pela Mesa, Restaurants in North Park

Pela Mesa

Restaurants · North Park · $$$

“Mediterranean-inspired seasonal cooking that makes North Park feel like it has a Michelin problem.”

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Ironside Fish & Oyster, Restaurants in Little Italy

“A seafood restaurant that actually respects its fish.”

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Ironside Fish & Oyster

Restaurants · Little Italy

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Born & Raised, Restaurants in Little Italy

Born & Raised

Little Italy

“San Diego's most theatrical steakhouse”

$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.9

Tribute Pizza, Restaurants in North Park

Tribute Pizza

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Lola 55, Restaurants in East Village

“Elevated Baja-style tacos with a conscience — sustainable sourcing, house-made tortillas, and combinations that actually surprise.”

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Lola 55

Restaurants · East Village

Baja-StyleCounter ServiceHouse-Made TortillasPetco Park AdjacentSustainable Sourcing

Trust Restaurant, Restaurants in Hillcrest

“Rustic-refined American cooking from Brad Wise. The bone marrow and the smoked fish board are the moves.”

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Trust Restaurant

Restaurants · Hillcrest

Bar Smash BurgerBone MarrowReservations EssentialShare PlatesWeekend LinesWood-Fired

Ironside Fish & Oyster, Restaurants in Little Italy

“A seafood restaurant that actually respects its fish.”

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Ironside Fish & Oyster

Restaurants · Little Italy

Anniversary WorthyCasual WeeknightDate Night SpotGroup DiningLate Night SceneNeighborhood Staple

Lola 55, Restaurants in East Village

“Elevated Baja-style tacos with a conscience — sustainable sourcing, house-made tortillas, and combinations that actually surprise.”

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Lola 55

Restaurants · East Village

Baja-StyleCounter ServiceHouse-Made TortillasPetco Park AdjacentSustainable Sourcing

Trust Restaurant, Restaurants in Hillcrest

“Rustic-refined American cooking from Brad Wise. The bone marrow and the smoked fish board are the moves.”

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Trust Restaurant

Restaurants · Hillcrest

Bar Smash BurgerBone MarrowReservations EssentialShare PlatesWeekend LinesWood-Fired

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North Park

“Wood-fired Neapolitan pies with a San Diego craft beer list that actually matches the ambition of the food”

$$ · Restaurants · 2.9

Buona Forchetta, Restaurants in South Park

Buona Forchetta

South Park

“The Neapolitan pizza that South Park was waiting for”

$$ · Restaurants · 2.9

Juniper & Ivy, Restaurants in Little Italy

Juniper & Ivy

Little Italy

“Richard Blais's San Diego flagship”

$$$ · Restaurants · 2.9

Mister A's, Restaurants in Bankers Hill

Mister A's

Bankers Hill

“Twelfth-floor views of the bay, the airport, and Point Loma from San Diego's most storied fine dining room”

$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.9

Salud, Mexican in Barrio Logan

Salud

Barrio Logan

“Mezcal-forward cocktail bar in the heart of Barrio Logan”

$$ · Mexican · 2.9

Kettner Exchange, Restaurants in Little Italy

Kettner Exchange

Little Italy

“The rooftop is the main event — sunset views over the bay with craft cocktails”

$$$ · Restaurants · 2.8

Las Cuatro Milpas, Restaurants in Barrio Logan

Las Cuatro Milpas

Barrio Logan

“Open since 1933 and still making handmade tortillas, rolled tacos, and beans that could end wars”

$ · Restaurants · 2.8

The Marine Room, Restaurants in La Jolla

The Marine Room

La Jolla

“Waves literally crash against the windows at high tide”

$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.8

George's at the Cove, Restaurants in La Jolla

George's at the Cove

La Jolla

“Three levels, three concepts, one spectacular ocean view”

$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.8

Tajima Ramen Convoy, Restaurants in Clairemont

Tajima Ramen Convoy

Clairemont

“The tonkotsu broth is what put San Diego ramen on the map”

$$ · Restaurants · 2.8

Convoy Tofu House, Restaurants in Clairemont

Convoy Tofu House

Clairemont

“Sizzling soon tofu that'll warm your soul at 11pm”

$ · Restaurants · 2.8

Liberty Public Market, Restaurants in Point Loma

Liberty Public Market

Point Loma

“San Diego's best food hall in a converted Navy training center at Liberty Station”

$$ · Restaurants · 2.8

The Taco Stand, Restaurants in East Village

The Taco Stand

East Village

“Traditional Mexican fare includes made-to-order tortillas & guacamole in casual indoor/outdoor digs.”

$ · Restaurants · 2.6

Roxy’s Tacos, Restaurants in East Village

Roxy’s Tacos

East Village

$$ · Restaurants · 2.6

Tacos El Gordo, Restaurants in Gaslamp Quarter

Tacos El Gordo

Gaslamp Quarter

“No-frills Mexican counter-serve joint featuring Tijuana tacos, mulas, loaded fries & more.”

$ · Restaurants · 2.6

East Village Brewing Company, Restaurants in East Village

East Village Brewing Company

East Village

$ · Restaurants · 2.6

The Waves Taco Club, Restaurants in Gaslamp Quarter

The Waves Taco Club

Gaslamp Quarter

$$ · Restaurants · 2.6

Pazzos Italian, Restaurants in Ocean Beach

Pazzos Italian

Ocean Beach

$ · Restaurants · 2.5

Freddy’s Chophouse, Restaurants in Gaslamp Quarter

Freddy’s Chophouse

Gaslamp Quarter

$ · Restaurants · 2.5